Tamawashi, the oldest sumo wrestler in the Makuuchi, made 1457 consecutive appearances from the first ring in the bout on the 19th, the 9th day of the autumn tournament, and became the 3rd place alone in history, surpassing former sekiwake Takato.
Tamawashi, the third maegashira, is 37 years old.
On the 18th, he made 1456 consecutive appearances since his first ring in 2004, lining up with the record of former sekiwake Takashi, who is the third highest in history.
On the 9th day, the 19th, he became the number one with Akio Hiramaku and made 1457 consecutive appearances in total, becoming the 3rd place alone.
Tamawashi is doing well at this place, with his strong thrusting sumo wrestling, and so far he has defeated 1 yokozuna, 2 ozeki, and 2 sekiwake, and on the 19th, he won 8 wins and 1 loss, making himself the fastest win in the makuuchi. I was.
In an interview after the bout, Tamawashi was asked if the feeling of being in the ring changed compared to when he was younger. Did.
In addition, Takarafuji, the fifth maegashira, set a record of 864 consecutive appearances in the makuuchi that continued from the first place in 2013, surpassing former yokozuna Kitanoumi to become the 10th place alone.